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===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
{{quote|Oh... Mario!? I have to fight Mario?! By myself? Why me? I'm toast...but I have to try! Feel my, uh...wrath, I guess!|Goomba|Paper Mario}}
Goombas appear as a part of the Koopa Corps in the original ''[[Paper Mario]]''. In his initial appearance, the [[Goomboss|Goomba King]] (later named Goomboss) leads some Goombas, Spiked Goombas and Paragoombas that reside along [[Goomba Road]], the pathway between Goomba Village and [[Toad Town]]. His two henchmen, the [[Red & Blue Goomba Bros.]], appear in the game as well as a miniboss, and later accompany him in his boss fight. In the Toad Town Tunnels, Mario encounters [[Gloomba]]s, navy blue Goombas variants that live underground, and are modeled after the Underground versions of Goombas from the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' Lastly, [[Hyper Goomba]]s, green-colored Goombas similar to the [[Pro Goomba|Gu Goomba]]s, are first seen in this game, along the trail of Gusty Gulch. These powerful Goombas can charge their attack power.

The regular brown Goombas patrol a small area and charge at Mario upon noticing him, like in ''Super Mario 64''. In battle, Goombas attack by using the "[[Headbonk]]" technique, where they jump into the air, landing headfirst on Mario afterward. This attack can be blocked by defending just as the Goomba's head touches Mario. If he is struck by the attack, Mario takes one [[Heart Point|HP]] of damage. At the beginning of the game, it requires two stomps or two [[Hammer]] strikes to defeat a Goomba (as Goombas only have two HP). However, after Mario learns how to use [[Action Command]]s, he only needs one timed attack to defeat one of them. Other variants of Goombas, such as the Spiked Goombas, Paragoombas, Gloombas, and Hyper Goombas, have different stats and occasionally different attacks.

One Goomba can be fought in [[Paper Mario#Chapter 4: Trials in the Toy Box|Chapter 4]]. During the Intermission after [[Paper Mario#Chapter 3: The "Invincible" Tubba Blubba|Chapter 3]], Bowser asks Princess Peach what Mario fears most. One of Peach's choices is "A Goomba", and if she picks this, [[Kammy Koopa]] warps a Goomba to [[Shy Guy's Toy Box]]. Although Kammy expresses doubt that the Goomba will scare Mario away, she leaves the Goomba in charge of defending a [[Treasure chest]]. When Mario eventually arrives, the Goomba reluctantly chooses to fight Mario.

Despite the majority presence of Goombas loyal to Bowser, ''Paper Mario'' notably features the first community of peaceful Goombas, within Goomba Village. It is the family of Goombas (composed of [[Goompa]], [[Gooma]], [[Goompapa]], [[Goomama]], [[Goombaria]], and [[Goombario]]) living in peaceful [[Goomba Village (location)|Goomba Village]], that first discovered Mario unconscious after his initial defeat from Bowser. These Goombas nurse Mario back to full strength and provides him with a [[Hammer]] to fight the Koopa Corps. The family also allows Mario to take [[Goomnut]]s from their village; these nuts can be used by Mario to recover his [[Flower Point|FP]]. Goombario, a young Goomba and personal admirer of Mario, even joins the hero on his adventure. His [[Tattle]] ability is valuable, as he provides hints on how to defeat certain enemies. In addition, Goompa gifts Mario his first [[Badge]], and accompanies Mario for a brief moment upon giving him the hammer.
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====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:PMTTYD Goomba trio.png|left|thumb|The three classes of Goombas in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']]
Mario runs into a number of Goombas in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. These Goombas live in a town known as [[Rogueport]]. Many of these Goombas are independent thieves, bandits, crooks, cheats, and "cleaners". These ones wear green or other colored hats, similar to the hat [[Link]] wears. Although not the best of company, these Goombas from Rogueport do not attack Mario. However, the Goombas that live in [[Rogueport Underground]], [[Petal Meadows]] or in [[Riverside Station]] are very aggressive. Goombas behave just as their ''Paper Mario'' counterparts but are not as much of a threat, since Mario can perform Action Commands from the beginning of the game. They also appear as enemies in Bowser's platformer levels, where they run away if they spot Bowser. However, Bowser can still take damage from them upon contact. All these Goomba species featured previously in ''Paper Mario'' also return in this game.

Although a large number of either aggressive or simply seedy Goombas appear in the game, ''The Thousand-Year Door'' features two Goombas that aid Mario in his adventure. His first partner to do so is [[Goombella]], a female college student from the [[University of Goom]], a school for Goombas. She actually joins Mario on his quest to find the legendary treasure hidden beneath the town of Rogueport (as well as rescue Princess Peach, who has been captured by the [[X-Nauts (organization)|X-Nauts]]). Her Goomba teacher from Goomba University, [[Professor Frankly]], also helps Mario by interpreting the [[Magical Map]], allowing him to find the next [[Crystal Star]] and continue his journey. As members of the [[Audience]], Goombas have no unique behavior, but will typically throw damaging items at Mario.

In the game's [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]], fake cardboard Goombas named [[Goomboard]]s appear as training targets when Mario practices with the [[Battle Master]].
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====''Super Paper Mario''====
{{quote|Near as we can figure, most of the other minions got captured or something. And we're probably next! (Dude! Why is [[Luigi|this dude]] so calm?! We're behind enemy lines!)|Goomba|Super Paper Mario}}
Goombas appear in the game ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In this adventure, Goombas are the first enemies to be battled. They are slightly less common than the [[Squiglet]]s. Goombas also appear in the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in rooms 2, 5, 14, and 46. Their HP is lowered to 1 in this game, but attack and defense stay the same from previous ''Paper Mario'' titles. Some of the Goombas in this game have the ability to [[Flip]], just like Mario. This game also introduces [[Headbonk Goomba]]s, which are throwbacks to the previous two ''Paper Mario'' games, as the Goombas' main attack is the Headbonk, and [[Dark Goomba]]s, the dark versions of Goombas that appear in the [[Flopside Pit of 100 Trials]]. An unnamed Goomba, and another named [[Gary (Super Paper Mario)|Gary]], appear after Chapter 2, helping [[Luigi]] find a way out of [[Castle Bleck]]. When they reach a dead-end, Gary is brainwashed, while the unnamed Goomba willingly joins [[Count Bleck]]'s army. They then hold Luigi so that he can be brainwashed into [[Mr. L]].
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====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
{{quote|You! You think Goombas are just cheap little single-ply secondary characters? Think again! We're going on a Goomba joyride, and we're gonna roll [[Mario|you]] over like a little red speed bump!|Goomba|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}}
Goombas return in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They now have a design matching their appearances in contemporary ''Super Mario'' games as opposed to the first three ''Paper Mario'' games whose appearances were closer to ones from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''; their feet are now brown instead of red, their eyebrows are no longer as thick as in the previous ''Paper Mario'' games, and they are a darker brown. However, as shown in [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|early builds of this game]], they were first seen in their intial ''Paper Mario'' appearance.

In this game, regular Goombas are stronger and have more HP than their previous appearances, and are seen in Worlds 1, 2, 3, and 6, making them one of the most common enemies. Goombas can now turn into [[Paper-Cone Goomba]]s, pointed Goombas that resemble paper airplanes and even fly toward Mario, and a [[2-Fold Goomba]]. [[Goomba Wheel]], [[Mural Goomba]]s, and [[Shiny Goomba]]s also debut in the game as well. Like in the first two ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games, the Goomba's only attack is by Headbonking Mario. If a Goomba's attack misses, it rolls over. Some Goombas fight alone, but they do aid [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Buzzy Beetle]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]], [[Shy Guy]]s, and [[Snifit]]s. Some Goombas also hide in bushes and try to ambush the player by jumping out of the bush.

A trio of Goombas are fought in [[Decalburg]] to demonstrate the [[sticker]] mechanic. These same Goombas also guard the first [[Comet Piece]] in the game. The [[Megasparkle Goomba]], a Goomba who went insane from a [[Royal Sticker]], serves as the first major boss of the game. There are also two Goombas that assist [[Kamek]] during his battle in [[Water's Edge Way]].

Goombas can be beaten with a [[First Strike]] without engaging in combat with them once the player has one Royal Sticker.
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====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
{{quote|GOOM! I mean BOOM! Ugh... I waited all day just to say that, and I totally blew it. Whatever. FIGHT ME!|Goomba|Paper Mario: Color Splash}}
Goombas are recurring enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', although they are less common than [[Shy Guy]]s in this game (in fact, the very first battle Mario has is against Shy Guys). They have the same appearance they had back in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''. If Mario's hammer is powerful enough, Goombas can be defeated out of battle with a [[First Strike]] in order to not enter into a fight. Goombas also appear as NPCs in some levels such as [[The Golden Coliseum]] and the [[Sunset Express]]. A Goomba is the first-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #1|Roshambo Temple #1]]. Allied Goombas attack the closest enemy with a Headbonk, which is a jump attack dealing 6 damage. It can send enemies into shells and ground flying enemies, but fails against enemies with spikes.

[[Goomba Wheel]]s return in [[Sacred Forest]], but they are called "Small Goomba Wheels" as the level is tiny due to [[Kamek]]'s magic. One [[Paper-Cone Goomba]] returns in Kiwano Temple. [[Mini Goomba|Small Goomba]]s, [[Small Goomba Gang]]s, [[Big Goomba|Mega Goomba]]s, [[Paragoomba]]s, and [[Accordion Goombas]] also appear. In the [[Green Energy Plant]], Dot Goombas{{Derived}}<ref>''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' Japanese internal name (ドットクリボー) referenced in <tt>content/data/fld/data_chr.elf.lz</tt></ref> appear themed after their appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. They cannot be battled directly, and give [[paint]] when stomped on.
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====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
Goombas return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. Regular Goombas appear as supporting characters, while origami Goombas appear as enemies in a variety of areas. In battle, Goombas attack with a Headbonk move, as well as other moves which Goombas con perform if there is more than one of them, such as Group Headbonk, in which multiple Goombas can Headbonk Mario at the same time; Wave Headbonk, where multiple Goombas will form a line and Headbonk each other in a domino effect, which hit Mario for how many Goombas are doing the attack, with the last one in the line doing a regular Headbonk; and Tower Attack (which is an attack many enemies can use), where multiple Goombas can form a tower by standing on each other's heads, with the Goomba at the top Headbonking Mario, and the amount of damage depends on how many Goombas are performing the attack. If Mario blocks while having any Guard Plus accessories equipped, the Goombas' Headbonk move deal no damage. Large [[Paper Macho Goomba]]s also appear as enemies. [[Paragoomba]]s, [[Bone Goomba]]s, and [[Galoomba]] variants reappear.

When Mario lands in the dungeon of [[Peach's Castle]], he meets a Goomba who claims he had never met Mario or a Toad before. However, this Goomba is later turned into a Folded Soldier and is the first one Mario must face on his adventure. On the path to Toad Town, Mario rescues a group of regular Goombas from Origami Goombas, who decide to hide in a house in Toad Town for the rest of the game. In [[Shangri-Spa]], Goombas are among the minions being forced to do labor work to repay the damage from Bowser's Castle destroying the banquet hall.
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